Questions about the MoM

[joelsmith]

Please don't shut the whole forum down! I'm kinda a "lurker", I don't usually comment on every model shown, primarily because, I don't believe that giving every modeler a congratulatory pat on the back is productive. We all have our opinions, and we all need to respect others opinions as we wish ours to be respected, OUCH! My soapbox just collapsed, so, I will end my soliliquy at this time. If there are any comments, please message me, I do not want to see a "flame war started, Joel.

[Steve Zuleski]

Family comes first Rob, I trust you'll do what needs to be done. Regardless of the outcome, thanks for running it as long as you have. I enjoy the site.

[Tobi]

I second Joel and Steve.
For me MSC is the only forum I'm active at, and I decided for myself not start at another, no matter what will be.
I was brought here by Dierk, sadly I haven't heard from him for a long time.
I'm not keen on reaching as much people as I can with my posts. In that case I would probably use the despised FB.
It would seem the world got so short lived, everybody is always searching to getting himself optimized to new conditions and I don't seek to become part of that in the virtual world. Every now and then a new forum get's started, just to be closed down again in no time. I'm looking for persistence.
Personally I think, the people that still remain at MSC are the "hard core", whom I consider my modeler friends.
We have our quarrels from time to time, but we stick to each other, respect each other, help each other, value our abilities, each of them unique to every individual and after all, it's just a hobby that we share. For sure we all have "the ones" we don't like to talk to, because we simply don't get along with them. You find out soon. I have such persons in the real world as well, at work!
We may not have the time to post as often as we would wish, but this is because of our lives outside the wild, wild web.
I think it's ok.
If MSC gets closed, well, then it may be that way. Nevertheless, to me it would be a loss.
A little cleanup should do.

[mustang1989]

I used to build aircraft when I joined this forum and somewhere along the line I started in autos. Although this place is not primarily an auto forum I was treated very well and made to feel as a part of the group. I've always considered the modelers here to be among the elite in terms of skill and knowledge. They've also stuck out as very friendly at the same time. I'm with Tobi, Joel and Steve on NOT closing the forum down and do understand about the time that it takes to run a forum like this. As was said, family comes first. I got a good dose of that this first quarter for the year. I was spending waaaay too much time in the hobby room and not enough time devoted to my family. I knew better but I did it anyways...............and I heard about it. Nothing is more precious than time with loved ones.
Enjoy your time with the fam Rob.

[sabre]

That would be a sad day indeed Rob if the site was to shut down, why not delegate the monitoring of the site to members who have the time. I know a lot of the old members have moved on and started their own sites, blogs, YouTube channels or sadly passed on.

Having the time to post here and run they own stuff as well doesn't leave much time to model as well which I can understand. Having said that I'm with Silverado and I always thought this site had some of the best modellers around and was totally in awe of the models that I would see posted here.

I'll totally understand if you decide to shut it down though but please give us some warning before that day comes. To me it will be like losing a good book or a libary shutting down... so much knowledge that has been passed on will be lost forever.

[Tojo72]

I guess life catches up to everyone,Todd,Andy,and Leon were mods for awhile,they have a lot going on.I know myself,I couldnt keep up time wise and tech savvy wise,would be fun, but a lot of work.

Helps you appreciate those who do sacrifice their time to run a forum,can't blame anyone from moving on from being a mod.

I know people dislike FSM but it basically runs itself,people post,and mods don't really contribute to the forum,they just police it,probably a bit much.But the mods do nothing compared to other forums,and it still has plenty of regulars contributing.

[buddho]

My "go to" Forum was the LEM until it shut down. I was one of the original members, and befriended Robert (ShermanFreak) on the FSM shortly before the LEM was founded. Since then, I have bounced around on a couple of forums, this being one I truly like. I don't post as much either, with primary job in the aviation industry, and secondary job teaching at a local community college. I do have to say that as forums go, this one has top notched talent with amazing builds. But I can recognize the time and effort needed to run a forum and how it interferes with everyday life. So, best wishes on keeping this one going, but understandable if it closes shop.

[406 Silverado]

Fellas, MSC will stay up and running. When I do eventually decided it's time to close shop I will let it be known first as a heads up before doing so. I will try to post more when I can, even if I just post some teaser pics .

[Steve Zuleski]

Ruck Over Bby! Good deal Rob.

[sabre]

Great news Rob, I know I haven't contributed in the way posting builds because of my health problems but I have totally enjoyed being part of this forum over the years. Great respect to you and all the other fantastic modellers that have graced the pages of this forum with their work... lets hope it stays up & running for many years to come.

[adt70hk]

Thanks for keeping the site up. This is the first site I ever truly settled in and despite my less than average skills have had over 25 years away - not that I was very good anyway - I got a great welcome and a lot of support. I still lurk about but life prevents me spending as much time on here and modelling as I wish.

ATB

Andrew

[rbaer]

Man I NEED to look around the rest of the forum now and then, geez. I had absolutely no idea.
Okay, first: Rob, thank you for making the decision to keep this forum up and running. FB is the Devil, just my humble opinion. Forums like this are "pure", if you will. I know first hand about having to make decisions concerning the usage of the too few hours in a day, and my hat's off, Sir.
So around to the original subject of the thread: Yup, MoM can be just like IPMS, but ya know, so is life sometimes, and I personally like to see work from threads I rarely have time to look at, like plane things, and cars (even though I'm a career gear-head) and it's like looking at a summation of what went on last month. So maybe anything that is considered "Finished" in a given month automatically goes into MoM..... I dunno, my two pesos.